Head of reward Job at JGA Recruitment Group

Head of Reward

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month interim maternity cover as Hea...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

Boots

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience leading the reward agenda in a large workforce, for example in retail and with unions and healthcare & professional populations
Experience of designing and delivering a range of variable pay and incentive programmes
Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of attention to detail and drive for accuracy, and a track record of delivering large impact projects to time and budget.

Job Responsibility

Contribute to the strategic development and evolution of the company's reward programmes
Develop reward proposals and recommendations that reflect market trends and business priorities
Provide regular insight and research into the latest reward practices
Advance our reward technology to support business needs
Identify new and innovative approaches to reward that drive business performance
Deliver annual pay and bonus cycles on time, in budget and to the highest standards of accuracy
Work with stakeholders across all areas of our business to develop and review reward interventions to support their business goals

What we offer

Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

Fulltime

Head of Reward

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month interim maternity cover as Hea...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

Boots

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience leading the reward agenda in a large workforce, for example in retail and with unions and healthcare & professional populations
Experience of designing and delivering a range of variable pay and incentive programmes
Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of attention to detail and drive for accuracy, and a track record of delivering large impact projects to time and budget.

Job Responsibility

Contribute to the strategic development and evolution of the company's reward programmes
Develop reward proposals and recommendations that reflect market trends and business priorities
Provide regular insight and research into the latest reward practices
Advance our reward technology to support business needs
Identify new and innovative approaches to reward that drive business performance
Deliver annual pay and bonus cycles on time, in budget and to the highest standards of accuracy
Work with stakeholders across all areas of our business to develop and review reward interventions to support their business goals

What we offer

Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

Fulltime

Head of Reward

In this pivotal role, you will shape and deliver compensation and benefits strat...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in hands-on reward and benefits operations, including international exposure (USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dublin)
Ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve operational issues effectively
Technical knowledge of pay, benefits, pensions, and international mobility
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
comfortable working with large datasets and producing clear reports
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex reward concepts simply
Highly detail-oriented and confident handling multi-jurisdictional issues

Job Responsibility

Hands-on delivery of reward activities: Personally manage and execute reward processes, including data preparation, analysis, and reporting for annual cycles and ad-hoc projects
Act as the go-to expert for reward queries, providing practical advice and solutions to HR colleagues and managers across the Firm, including international and expatriate considerations
Partner closely with HR teams globally, ensuring knowledge transfer and supporting local advisors where applicable
Lead and actively run annual reward cycles in the UK and Dublin, including market benchmarking, salary reviews, budgeting, approvals, and preparing communications tailored to local jurisdictions
Manage two direct reports with a focus on coaching and supporting their operational delivery, while also rolling up your sleeves to assist with complex tasks and data challenges
Maintain and update reward policies and processes, ensuring they reflect best practice and are clearly communicated across the Firm
Build and maintain strong relationships with external brokers and consultants, coordinating benefits renewals and resolving issues promptly
Review and enhance reward and benefits offerings across regions, leading practical implementation of improvements and global projects
Ensure all legislative reward reporting is completed accurately and on time, working closely with HR Data and Systems teams
Stay informed on legal and market practices in reward, applying this knowledge to day-to-day decisions and advising senior stakeholders

What we offer

Flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme

Fulltime

Head of Reward

In this pivotal role, you will shape and deliver compensation and benefits strat...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in hands-on reward and benefits operations, including international exposure (USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dublin)
Ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve operational issues effectively
Technical knowledge of pay, benefits, pensions, and international mobility
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
comfortable working with large datasets and producing clear reports
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex reward concepts simply
Highly detail-oriented and confident handling multi-jurisdictional issues

Job Responsibility

Hands-on delivery of reward activities: Personally manage and execute reward processes, including data preparation, analysis, and reporting for annual cycles and ad-hoc projects
Act as the go-to expert for reward queries, providing practical advice and solutions to HR colleagues and managers across the Firm, including international and expatriate considerations
Partner closely with HR teams globally, ensuring knowledge transfer and supporting local advisors where applicable
Lead and actively run annual reward cycles in the UK and Dublin, including market benchmarking, salary reviews, budgeting, approvals, and preparing communications tailored to local jurisdictions
Manage two direct reports with a focus on coaching and supporting their operational delivery, while also rolling up your sleeves to assist with complex tasks and data challenges
Maintain and update reward policies and processes, ensuring they reflect best practice and are clearly communicated across the Firm
Build and maintain strong relationships with external brokers and consultants, coordinating benefits renewals and resolving issues promptly
Review and enhance reward and benefits offerings across regions, leading practical implementation of improvements and global projects
Ensure all legislative reward reporting is completed accurately and on time, working closely with HR Data and Systems teams
Stay informed on legal and market practices in reward, applying this knowledge to day-to-day decisions and advising senior stakeholders

What we offer

Flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme

Fulltime

Head of Reward Operations UK

Location

United Kingdom , Broughton

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 08, 2026

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with exceptional people management skills and a track record of inspiring large teams
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance
Robust familiarity with payroll software, HRIS, and HCM systems (experience with SAP and Workday is highly advantageous)
Demonstrated experience leading significant operational projects underpinned by recognised change management methodologies
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Job Responsibility

Set a meaningful vision and objectives for the UK team, ensuring close alignment with overarching global business strategies
Ensure all Reward Operations services are delivered on time, to quality, and within cost parameters, while maintaining absolute compliance with UK legislation and GDPR
Lead the assessment, feasibility, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operations to maximise efficiency while robustly managing associated risks
Foster international harmonisation and standardisation, ensuring the UK function contributes effectively to global projects and works seamlessly with Global Business Services
Resource, develop, and inspire your team. Promote well-being and work-life balance as the cultural norm, actively improving engagement levels and developing individual competencies
Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, actively detecting and eliminating non-added-value activities

Fulltime

Director, Head of Talent Management and Development - BPL

We have an excellent opportunity for a Director, Head of Talent Management and D...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Northampton

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience at a senior strategic level, working with senior leaders in a talent/ management development leadership role, demonstrating significant experience in the following: Devising and implementing leadership development strategies
Succession planning and talent management
Engagement and influence at UKET level
Significant experience in relationship building with/influencing senior stakeholders
Coaching and mentoring senior managers
People management
Resource management skills
Vetting and contracts
Supplier management
Strategic, cross-functional thinker with a strong bias for action and implementation

Job Responsibility

Define, devise and implement a Talent and Succession strategy and framework for BPL, ensuring alignment with business objectives and requirements
Diagnose current and future capability needs and implement effective solutions to build these capabilities
Develop innovative, engaging, and rewarding training approaches
Develop a strategy to build a pipeline of internal talent and capability that enables us to effectively broker internal talent across the business
Lead talent and succession planning for leadership roles, partnering with senior leaders, individuals, HRBP's to create robust plans for critical roles. Develop long-term career development pathways for top talent, leveraging existing internal Early Careers or Experienced talent programmes and networks where appropriate
Design a career support and development framework, including coaching, mentoring, sponsorship, apprenticeships, and internship pathways, that supports colleagues at all levels
Oversee talent review processes
Partner with the business to define, devise, implement, and embed the Performance Management Cycle
Build external networks and use research and knowledge to help inform, update and improve our learning and talent strategy to ensure that we are keeping up with external trends and competitors
Understand the company's objectives and priorities to identify future skills gaps and market trends, developing an effective learning and development strategy focused on technical and leadership capability

Fulltime

Global Head of Outplacement

Thrive is transforming how individuals and organizations navigate career transit...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

Not provided

Thrive Career Wellness Inc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of progressive commercial leadership — ideally with exposure to outplacement, career transition, workforce transformation, or HR consulting
Deep understanding of employer pain points during restructuring and workforce transition, and a track record of building trusted relationships with HR and executive buyers
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise sales pursuits — from relationship development through proposal, negotiation, and close
Familiarity with digital career transition tools, coaching models, and the evolving HR tech landscape
Strong presence and communication skills — credible and compelling with CHROs, CFOs, and senior HR leadership
A collaborative working style alongside a strong bias for ownership, action, and commercial outcomes

Job Responsibility

Develop the go-to-market strategy for active markets (Canada, Germany, Australia) and lead the commercial build-out of the US and UK
Identify and prioritize target employer segments — by industry, size, and profile — and build strategies tailored to each
Shape Thrive's category positioning as the leading AI-enabled outplacement platform
Stay close to the competitive landscape
Bring market intelligence back into the business
Build and manage a pipeline of enterprise employer relationships — with CHROs, HR Directors, and Total Rewards leaders
Lead proposals, RFP responses, and executive-level sales meetings
Partner with Thrive's Sales and Marketing teams
Develop segment-specific sales approaches
Grow Thrive's existing network of direct and channel delivery partners

Fulltime

Global Head of HR

Bibby Financial Services are growing, and we’re looking for a Global Head of HR ...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

120000.00 - 125000.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience operating as a senior HR leader within a complex, international organisation, ideally within financial services
Proven track record of leading global HR delivery, including oversight of HR Business Partners across multiple geographies
Exceptional relationship building skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, collaborate across group structures, and operate effectively in a matrix environment
Deep knowledge of reward frameworks, including salary review cycles, incentive schemes, benchmarking, and job levelling methodologies
Strong background in talent management, succession planning, and workforce planning, with experience building leadership and specialist pipelines.

Job Responsibility

Oversee the delivery of the BFS HR function globally, ensuring high quality, compliant, and efficient service delivery across all HR disciplines
HR delivery at scale, across different markets, cultures and regulatory environments
Elevating and aligning a global HR Business Partner model so it delivers consistent, high-impact support everywhere
Major organisational change: organisational redesign, realignment and transformation
Ensuring people decisions are commercially grounded, financially sound and operationally deliverable
Act as an advisor to BFS' Senior Leaders, providing insight, challenge, and direction on workforce, culture, capability, and organisational effectiveness
Embed and evolve a high performance, values driven culture, ensuring colleagues across all markets experience an engaging employee proposition
Partner with the BLG-led Talent, Learning and Inclusion Team to lead the implementation of global talent management processes, including succession planning, and workforce planning, ensuring BFS builds and sustains strong leadership and specialist pipelines
Champion learning, development, and capability building initiatives, ensuring colleagues have the skills and opportunities needed to grow and perform
Maintain a global role architecture, ensuring clarity, consistency, and transparency across all markets

Fulltime

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